Feeling like Usher? Ready to sign “Them Papers?”
Q: Who can file for a divorce?
A: Any person who lives in the State of Louisiana, who is married.
Q: Are there any waiting periods?
A: Yes, if there are no children in the marriage there is a 180-day waiting period. If there are children in the marriage there is a 365-day waiting period.
**If a person is filing a divorce due to Domestic Violence a divorce can be granted faster than waiting the waiting period.
Q: If I file for divorce, how is custody and child support handled?
A: Typically, child support and custody are handled within the divorce.
Q; What if I want to go back to using my maiden name?
A: That would be asked for in the divorce paperwork.
Custody/Child Support
Q: I am not married to my child’s mother/father but I would like to file for child support or establish custody.
A: You can file for child support or establish custody by contacting Attorney Wilson. Feel free to send a request for more information by filling out the form.
